High School Special Education Teacher

Job Description The High School Intervention Specialist 9-12 works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students’ needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.

Certificate and License:
State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License Residency Requirement:
Prefer Ohio residents

Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border.

Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification

Start Date:

August 2026

The non-negotiable salary for this position is $48,000 plus the opportunity to earn an annual performance bonus through the school.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Join us!

OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.

This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

The High School Intervention Specialist 9-12works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students’ needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state’s content standards to meet the unique needs of each student

Writes and maintains compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs

Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the student

Educate parents on various instructional strategies

Prepare appropriate documentation

Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings

Proctor achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required

Collaborates with related services team to ensure IEP goals are developed and monitored

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities

Ability to work without direct supervision

Flexible schedule

Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time Ability to pass required background check MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License Bachelor's degree AND Equivalent combination of education and experience

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.);
Web proficiency PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 1 year classroom experience

Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Special Education3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education WORK ENVIRONMENT:
These work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not…